British Privateer 'Depsey' (1757)

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DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentHCA26
Burthen120Tons BM

29.1.1757Broadside Weight = 3 Imperial Pound ( 1.3608 kg)HCA26
Gun Deck12 British 1/2-Pound Swivel
Gun Deck10 Carriage Guns

DatesOwnerSource
1757/01/29 - 1757, HCA26

Date# of MenNotesSource
29.1.175740 HCA26

DatesRankNameSource
29.1.1757 - 1757CaptainHCA26

Letter of MarqueHCA26

HCA 26/7/2 1757 January 29

Commander: Elijah Goff.

Ship: Depsey.

Burden: 120 tons.

Crew: 40.

Owners: Messrs. Walter and John Ewer of Love Lane, London, merchants.

Lieutenant: Robert Sinclair.

Gunner: William Scott.

Boatswain: James Jones.

Carpenter: James Reynolds.

Surgeon: John Comyn.

Cook: Thomas Corp.

Armament: 10 carriage and 12 swivel guns.

Folio: 5

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